Chemistry

Question Analysis
This question assesses the student's ability to determine the percent composition of an element in a compound using the given molar masses.

Key Concept Explanation
Percent composition is calculated by dividing the total mass of the element in one mole of the compound by the molar mass of the compound, then multiplying by 100%.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Calculate the molar mass of :
Molar mass of C = 12.0 g/mol
Molar mass of H = 1.0 g/mol
Molar mass of O = 16.0 g/mol
Molar mass of = (2 × 12.0) + (6 × 1.0) + 16.0 = 24.0 + 6.0 + 16.0 = 46.0 g/mol
2. Calculate the total mass of carbon in one mole of

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